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Back the Right Horse: Nuclear Energy or Stake in De Beers
By: David Shoombe With uranium exportation recorded as the best export commodity in Namibia in 2025, The Villager reached out to experts in the mining and economics fields to discuss the long-term sustainability of uranium. One of…
Nam Consumes Around 1.1 Billion Litres of Petroleum Annually
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala Data from the regulator of petroleum products shows that Namibia’s annual consumption of refined petroleum products amounts to roughly 1.1 billion litres. Most of which is diesel (70%), and the rest is petrol. The…
Cyclical Transition Dents 2025 Slaughter
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala Statistics for 2025 on the total number of cattle marketed and slaughtered for the year show that the country is still not out of the drought-induced slump, as producers continue to restock. According to…
4G and 5G Will Enhance Connectivity – Tech Analysts
By: Loise Shiimi In light of the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) announcing its decision to phase out 2G and 3G networks over the next four years, a technological shift is underway. Tomas Shigwedha, a computer…
Residents Encouraged to Turn Waste into Income
By: Mathias Hangala The City of Windhoek (CoW) has encouraged residents to turn waste into income through recycling initiatives spearheaded by the city. Speaking at the Mayoral Clean-Up Campaign launch in Windhoek over the weekend, CoW spokesperson…
ScaleUp Namibia Officially Opens Office
By: Hee-Dee Walenga ScaleUp Namibia (SUN) officially opened its offices in Windhoek on Friday afternoon. The office, located in the FNCC building, is free to use for Namibian entrepreneurs seeking to accelerate their growth and gain access to…
Young Cyclists Shine at 40th Nedbank Cycle Challenge
By: Hee-Dee Walenga The 40th Nedbank Cycle Challenge, dubbed the “Greatest Ride Under the Sun” took place in Windhoek on Sunday morning with hundreds of cyclists of all ages and skill levels taking on 25km, 60km, and 100km…
MTC Wants 4,000 Reusable Plastic Bags
As part of its commitment to environmental sustainability, Mobile Telecommunications Ltd (MTC), will procure 4,000 reusable shopping bags and roll out its awareness campaign under the Go Green, Skip the Plastic initiative. As part of this initiative, the…
Corridor Diversification No Longer Optional – Corridor Group
As regional cargo flows expand, supply chain resilience and predictability have become critical decision factors for cargo owners, mining houses, freight forwarders, and transporters. As a result, corridor diversification is no longer optional; it is a strategic necessity, according…
Rehoboth Receives its Own Build It
The Rehoboth community, contractors and households have received their own building material retailer, Build It, last week. The store opened its doors to the community on 16 February 2026, ahead of its official launch taking place on 27…